When the snow starts to fly up North, outdoorsmen get excited. With big Ohio bucks fattening up, steelhead heading up the rivers, an unbelievable night bite, and giant Erie walleye within casting distance from shore, it is no wonder.

After this season, I was left with thoughts of reflection, not just on the last tournament but the season as a whole. Giant questions and small demons plagued me as I pushed through the season; and they resulted in a tournament season full of struggle.